Historic sites in Antalya Turkey Turkiya

Historic sites in Antalya

TERMESSOS

A distance of 34 kilometers from Antalya Termessos in the west side of Gulluk Mountain Natural Park which is on a plateau 1050 meters altitude. Turkey is one of the most important ancient cities of Termessos. 4200-seat theater and the remains of hundreds spread over a wide area. You should not miss.

Ariassos

Ariassos Antikite dating, Antalya Burdur highway 48 Kilometers, is a turnoff to the left from a kilometer returned. Baths, the city was founded on a steep mountain slope, in terms of rock-cut tombs are worth seeing.

OLYMPOS

Between the arch and Arasan. After passing Phaselis on the Antalya-Kemer path represents the path of a sheet of Olympos. Cirali, Olympos is a port next to the old village. 2 BC 6th century, the city founded Century discharged. Famous Bellerophon - Chimera war is made here. Before passing a stream bed after Cirali narrow and bumpy slope, then a one-hour walk will take you oğal unique environment götürcektir Chimera. Lodging in the mountains by the Chimera and the continuous burning of natural gas due to the "Chimera" is well known.

PHASELIS

Kmemer Phaselis in Antalya highway 57 After returning to kilometers and can reach a kilometer to the left. 7 BC by the people of Rhodes Century, the city founded in the eastern port city of Lycia, known as the most important. Three of a width of 20-24 meters into the street wharf located in the ancient city. Hadrian's gate at the west end of the street, right and left sides are the shops and baths. Possible to reach the city by land and sea.

Limyra

5 BC Existence since the 11th century believed highway Phoenician city Kumluca Km out. In 141 the city was damaged in the earthquake, survived a major, but 7 And 9 After the Arab invasion furnishes the flat. The city is composed of three parts. Acropolis, settlements and necropolis.

ARCYCANDA

Kumluca - Phoenicia mevkiinde highway 26 kilometers far from oranges. Exactly when the city was founded, which control the valley streambed is not known. According to the findings of the city before the 5th BC Century, should have existed. A.D. Significantly damaged in the earthquake in 240 cities in 11 Century continued vitality. Aalanda building known as the Byzantine period, many of the city are well-protected.

Demre (Myra)

48 miles away, 25 km from Kas, Demre Finike, is one of the largest cities of the Lycian civilization 6. BC 5 for the first time century, which has become a center of settlement, the Demre, formerly verge of the sea, the Demre stream is disconnected from the sea as a result of alluvial deposits. 9 City M.S with century, was abandoned after the Arab invasions. Rock tombs, theaters and St. Nicholas church buildings worth seeing .. Granary built by Hadrian in the harbor of Demre is our connection with the Andriake.

ST. Church of St. Nicholas

Widely known as Santa Claus, St. Nicholas MS. MS.363 245'te born and died in Patara near Fethiye. Well-educated son of a wealthy family St. Nicholas's life is dedicated to help people, especially children and sailors. In addition to the legend of Father Christmas this aid has been provided and the reputation has kept up to date.

Religious and social benefits to people as a priest in Demre St. Nicholas died, was buried in Demre and a church was built next to the tomb. Some of the bones of tomb robbing pirates hijacked the Italian Bari 1080. But today, some of the remaining bone fragments Antalya museum. The first Father Christmas symposium held in 5-7 December 1983, since then the participation of people from different religions and training is repeated every year. In this symposium, St. Nicholas, of different religions and faiths, people who visited the line of peace, friendship and brotherhood are called.

Simena (Kale)

Date of the beauty of the sea and the sun can also be reached through the deni Üçağız Kas. Located across from the island of Kekova and under blue Akeniz'in fascinating ancient ruins of the sunken city and worth visiting. History Of Rome and other civilizations in Simena, dating back to the ruins of Lycian civilization to be found. And Roman theater carved into the rocks just a few of them remaining city walls.

KAS (Antiphellos)

Kas is one of the Greek cities of the Lycian name meaning stony place "Phellos" is defined. Kas today is a well-preserved rock tombs and theater, spectacular seaside town.

PATARA

Kalkan-Fethiye road, nearly 10 km before Kalkan and Patara is located in the south. The colorful ceramics in rock in the center of the city's history, the 5th Until the show goes back centuries. St. In addition to being place oğum Nicholas, a major port city of Alexander the Great's time.

Patara is one of the three-door walls leading to MS. 110 One of the important legacies yaptırılmıştır.En by the governor Modestus the theater, which today is buried under the sands.

XANTHOS

Founded on the Xanthos river valley, the city's oldest and largest city of the Lycian civilization. Which is independent of the invasions of the Persians until 429'daki BC Xanthos, cities, bravely defended against the invaders, but realized that would not be successful before the mass suicide by throwing women have killed themselves on fire. Then re-established the city of 80 families who migrated to the region, but nearly 100 years after the city was destroyed by a fire. Strengthen its relations with the city was rebuilt in the west, has become an important center, but could not get rid şanssızlıklardan. Resisted the duties of the Roman Brutus, the city has been destroyed and applaud the war dragged on. And Xanthos became the city of disasters. Formed around the center of the city of Lycia and outside the city center of Rome has kalntıları. West of the ruins of the Roman theater and the theater still attracts attention. Harpy on the rocks, the statue is one of the most important works. There are only a copy of the original one at work at the British Museum in England.

LETOON

When you go five miles to the west-Fethiye yolndan Letoon Kınık reached. Date, which are closely related Letoon Xanthos, Lycia is one of the important religious centers uygarlığınınen. Due to the rising water level, archeological digs have been postponed. Ruins on the surface of the BC. 7. Century AD and MS. 6. Covers the process of centuries.

The most important relic was built in the style of the Greek theater.

PERGE east of Antalya

The city of Antalya between the Duden and Aksu streams located 18 miles east. The city developed along the coast is not kept its existence is not subject to pirate invasions. MÖ.332 at Perge who do not go to war in agreement with Alexander the Great, the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods thrived. MS. 2. century, the 15,000-seat theater, theater of Aphrodisias after the best-preserved monument. 30 shopping center in one room under the theater has been used as intended. Excavations in the Antalya Museum is being protected from the surrounding ruins. Perge, as well as many of these walls, the agora, church, and there are ancient ways.

Sillyon

8 km north of Antalya-Alanya highway Silyon'a onwards increasingly ulaşılınabilinir 35.km. Situated on a plateau, a flat plain elliptical Silyon views of the Mediterranean Sea has one of the most unique. The BC. +. Century, founded the city of Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods, as well as maintained its importance during the Seljuk. Important among the ruins, and spo areas of the stadium and is located in the mosque, which was built in the Seljuk period. However, earthquakes sırasnda theater soundstage is quite damaged.

ASPENDOS

Aspendos Antalya-Alanya highway, 4 miles north of historic BC. 5. Century is based. MS. 2. century, restored and used as caravanserai built by the Seljuks in Aspendos theater. Among other places, and 500 people, half-meter intervals orchestra seating capacity of 17,000 people in the theater. Is used for concerts and festival performances in the theater today. 15 kilometers outside the theater etraındaki pressurized water belt of the agora and the churches of the Roman architecture is considered one of the most important works of art.

SELGE

Selge north of Manavgat, Antalya is located within 55 km from Alanya highway. 12 miles later the road as smooth as the bridged canyon jeep or bicycle, but you can go to state. Selge, Denver, built over the sea, 950 meters high in the canyon bridge. In addition to the theater, city walls, fortresses, stadiums, and to date has been necropolis.

SIDE

Turning to the right before you reach 3 km from Side and Manavgat road. Fully known, date of establishment of the city name 'Nar' means. One of its history dates back from the remains found kaar know that the Hittites. The city is founded on the peninsula due to the Hellenistic and Roman periods, the walls are protected against attacks. Aqueducts to bring water from the Taurus Mountains, is worth seeing, especially as the works have survived until today. 15 000 people in theater are among the most important historical remains. Unlike the Roman theaters were not built on a hillside Side. The two-story theater, a series of channels placed on a height of 20 meters. Rain water passes through ducts beneath the theater. The city is also a large number of aqueducts, baths, temples and is one of the agora.

Seleucia

Located 23 km northeast of Side Seleukia'da excavations since 1972 continues. Borough, particularly famous for its beautiful scenery and pine forests.

ALANYA

Located 135 km east of Antalya city, in ancient times was known as Coracesion. Time to time, remained within the borders of Cilicia, Pamphylia region from time to time. Was not a very important center until the time of the Seljuks. The time of the Seljuks gained prominence in the city Red Tower, Alanya Museum, Stalactite cave, sea caves are among the places worth seeing and bedestens.

CARAVANSERAIS

HAN house

Located 18 km north-west of Antalya, inn, built in 1219 by Seljuk Sultan İzzettin Keykavus. And a spacious courtyard surrounded by rooms with a door opening to west is carved.

HAN Kırkgöz

31 km northwest of Antalya. In 1247 the Seljuk Sultan, 2nd Established by Gıyasettin Keyhüsrev. Han has been preserved intact until now. There are many different rooms around a sofa in the middle of the Han. If there is a hole in the center. If there is a large hall on the north side.

HAN ALARA

A rotation of 30 km before reaching Alanya on the highway. Side of the Seljuk Sultan Keykubat was founded in 1231. There is relief and a lion's head motif on the big gate at the entrance.

HAN SERAPSU

Han Han, 15 km from Alanya, founded by the Seljuk Sultan Gıyasettin. (1236-1245)
There is the stone ceiling of the building which was built over a large area and so maintained as a solid kaar. The main entrance to the building north of the castle tarafındaır that image. Heen will soon have a mosque.

THE CITADEL OF ALARA

Alara River rises on a rock at the top of the tower was built when the unknown. But in 1231, has been repaired after zaptettikten Seljuks. Used for a long time in the Ottoman era. With a tunnel carved staircase to climb the tower.

CAVES

Karain Cave

31 km northwest of Antalya, take place. Limestone mountain formations in the border village of Tar started buttery natural caves at the end of the Paleolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic period was a place to shelter people, but also the outer surface remains in the drawing and hosted by mountain goddess understood. Ongoing excavations since 1946. 50 000 years ago understood that the settlement is based on the result of these excavations. Karain, Turkey's largest cave settlement. Date of prehistoric finds little Karain Museum and exhibited in Antalya Museum.

Beldibi Cave

25 km northwest of Antalya in the cave with prehistoric artifacts were found along the coastline. In addition, there is a mural.

YACHT - Semahoyuk MAARASI

Many stalactites and stalagmites in the cave is ideal for patients with respiratory tract. Concludes with a cave in Alanya, 90% humidity.

CAVE DAMLATAŞ

With multi-colored stalactites and stalagmites in the cave temperature is 22-33 degrees, and 98% humidity. Reported to be good for patients with asthma and chronic bronchitis.

PHOSPHORUS CAVE, HAYDITLAR Cave, Lovers Cave

This is achieved with three boats from the port of Alanya in the cave. Phosphorus name shining stones of the cave, called cave haydıtların bandits kidnapped or imprisoned girls, girls, young lovers Cleopatra bath, his place in the fact that the name comes from the grotto.

CAVE Altinbesik Düdensuyu

Difficult to reach the cave near the town of Urunlu. Scientifically proved to be connected to underground cave lake Beyşehir importance.